Nursing homes › Maryland › Carriage Hill Bethesda
5215 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 · 3018975500 · 108 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Vierra Communities, a group operating 3 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $66,996 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.97 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.75. Weekend total: 3.53. Nursing staff turnover: 24%.
All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-26 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2025-01-17 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-17 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIAGE HILL OPCO HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/01/2024 |
| VUCICH, DEREK | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 06/01/2022 |
| DEREK R. VUCICH REVOCABLE TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| DEREK R. VUCICH TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| VIERRA COMMUNITIES LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| VUCICH, DEREK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| VIERRA MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| MBEBOH, JULIUS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 215234. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.